Practice Questions

172. A community experiences a widespread power outage in winter. What is the most urgent public health concern?

A. Lack of entertainment
B. Risk of hypothermia, carbon monoxide poisoning (from improper heating), and food spoilage
C. Inability to use electronic devices
D. Reduced access to luxury goods
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171. A community health nurse is advocating for improved air quality in an industrial area. What is a critical environmental health concern in this scenario?

A. Noise pollution
B. Respiratory illnesses due to particulate matter and chemical emissions
C. Light pollution
D. Lack of green spaces
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170. A home care patient with chronic pain is prescribed a long-acting opioid. They report feeling excessively drowsy and difficult to arouse. What is the immediate nursing action?

A. Administer more opioid for pain
B. Assess respiratory status, administer naloxone if indicated, and notify the physician of opioid overdose symptoms
C. Tell the patient to sleep it off
D. Encourage the patient to walk around
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169. A community health nurse is conducting a health screening for colorectal cancer. What is a critical early detection method?

A. Self-palpation of the abdomen
B. Fecal occult blood test (FOBT) or colonoscopy
C. Blood pressure measurement
D. Eye exam
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168. A home care patient with type 1 diabetes experiences consistently high blood glucose readings despite adhering to their insulin regimen. What medicinal adjustment might be indicated by the physician?

A. Discontinuation of insulin
B. Adjustment of insulin dosage or type, and assessment of injection technique
C. Switching to oral medications
D. Reduction of insulin dose
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167. A community health nurse is providing education on preventing dental caries in children. What is a critical preventative measure?

A. Consuming sugary drinks frequently
B. Brushing teeth twice daily with fluoride toothpaste and limiting sugary snacks/drinks
C. Avoiding dental visits
D. Sharing toothbrushes
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166. A community health nurse is providing care to a victim of sexual assault. What is the most critical initial nursing intervention?

A. Interview them about the details of the assault immediately
B. Provide a safe, confidential environment, assess for injuries, and offer emotional support and resources
C. Tell them to forget about it
D. Encourage them to seek revenge
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165. A community health nurse is assessing the effectiveness of a community-based weight loss program. What is the most objective outcome measure?

A. Participant satisfaction
B. Changes in BMI, waist circumference, and self-reported physical activity/dietary habits
C. Number of attendees
D. Nurse's opinion
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164. A home care patient with asthma is prescribed a daily inhaled corticosteroid. They report skipping doses because they feel fine. What medicinal teaching is critical?

A. It's okay to skip doses when feeling well
B. The inhaled corticosteroid is a preventative medication to reduce inflammation and should be taken daily, even without symptoms
C. Use the rescue inhaler instead
D. Increase the dose of the inhaled corticosteroid
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